Below Average
#1772 of 2,221 schools in MO
Gateway Science Academy Middle
Middle School · Gateway Science Acad/st Louis · St. Louis, MO
A Gateway Science Acad/st Louis charter middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
5049 FYLER AVENUE, St. Louis, MO 63139
- Math 43% vs MO 46% (2025)
- Reading 42% vs MO 43% (2025)
- 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Gateway Science Academy Middle score 43% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 12-year record (2014–2025), then recovered 10 points since 2021, reaching 43% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2014-2025) · reading/ELA 45% (multi-year average, 2014-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 31 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
59.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Gateway Science Academy Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the St. Louis map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 57Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 33Some Transit
- Bike 49Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High7,108/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (St. Louis), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$74,749
Median home value
$199,400
Median rent
$1,086/mo
College educated
49.4%
Homeownership
60%
Poverty rate
7.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 63139; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South City Catholic Academy Learning CenterPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 4–8 | 0.9 mi | 13 | Compare → |
| Marian Middle SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.7private | 5–8 | 1.1 mi | 72 | Compare → |
| Long Middle Community Ed. Ctr.Enrollment path unverified | 4.1 | 6–8 | 1.5 mi | 297 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Gateway Science Acad/st Louis
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #3 of 4
- District spending per student
- $15,754NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Gateway Science Academy Middle is listed in GATEWAY SCIENCE ACAD/ST LOUIS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Gateway Science Academy Middle
Gateway Science Academy Middle is a public middle school in St. Louis, MO, part of Gateway Science Acad/st Louis, serving approximately 409 students in grades 6th-8th with a 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,772 of 2,221 schools in MO.
State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Gateway Science Academy Middle
What grades does Gateway Science Academy Middle serve?
Gateway Science Academy Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Gateway Science Academy Middle?
Gateway Science Academy Middle has an enrollment of approximately 409 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gateway Science Academy Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Gateway Science Academy Middle is 11.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Gateway Science Academy Middle rank in MO?
Gateway Science Academy Middle ranks #1,772 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Gateway Science Academy Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Gateway Science Academy Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Gateway Science Academy Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Gateway Science Academy Middle has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025).
Is Gateway Science Academy Middle a charter school?
Yes, Gateway Science Academy Middle is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Gateway Science Academy Middle a Title I school?
No, Gateway Science Academy Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Gateway Science Academy Middle?
59.9% of students at Gateway Science Academy Middle qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 409
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- St. Louis city
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 36.7%
- Phone
- (314) 261-4361
- Area population (ZIP 63139)
- 21,811
- Area average commute
- 19.3 min
- Area median age
- 35.6
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 63139; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2014-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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